Chapter 12 • Verse 20
ये तु धर्म्यामृतमिदं यथोक्तं पर्युपासते। श्रद्दधाना मत्परमा भक्तास्तेऽतीव मे प्रियाः॥
ye tu dharmyāmṛitam idaṁ yathoktaṁ paryupāsate śhraddadhānā mat-paramā bhaktās te 'tīva me priyāḥ
Meaning
But those who follow this immortal dharma as I have declared, with faith, regarding Me as the Supreme — such devoted ones are exceedingly dear to Me.
The chapter concludes: those who follow this immortal teaching with faith, taking Krishna as supreme, are exceedingly (ativa) dear. Not just dear — supremely dear. Faith and practice of these teachings bring the devotee into divine favor.
Strength Reflection
"Following these teachings with faith and supreme devotion makes me dear to God."
Devotional Surrender
O Lord, I follow this immortal teaching with faith. You are my Supreme. Let me be dear to You.